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KZ900a4 Restoration

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KZ900a4 Restoration

#1 PostAuthor: BigZCas » Thu Apr 05, 2018 7:51 pm

Unregistered KZ900a4 Delivered by Alan, A&M Express Services.
So here we go again :)
Someone had to buy it :lol:
Date codes on the Wheels, Swing Arm and Torque Arm showing July/Aug 1975
Original Panels etc, Hazard Switch & annoying indicator beeper.
Paintwork not bad but not to my liking......
Oh, and the mandatory front mudguard fitted backwards :lol:
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Last edited by BigZCas on Fri Apr 06, 2018 12:19 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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1976 KZ900a4, Diamond Dark Green
1978 KZ1000a2, Luminous Green
1976 KZ1000a1, Red
1972 GT750J, Candy Lavender

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Re: KZ900a4 Restoration

#2 PostAuthor: Wrigers » Thu Apr 05, 2018 8:08 pm

Nice, how far do you plan to take the resto????

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Re: KZ900a4 Restoration

#3 PostAuthor: ZedHead » Thu Apr 05, 2018 8:46 pm

Don't let GB see those toast racks :lol:

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Re: KZ900a4 Restoration

#4 PostAuthor: Z1parR » Thu Apr 05, 2018 10:08 pm

ZedHead wrote:Don't let GB see those toast racks :lol:




Or those Highway Pegs on the crashbar :wink:
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Re: KZ900a4 Restoration

#5 PostAuthor: Ultim8pc » Fri Apr 06, 2018 9:09 am

Nice, I saw that advertised and enquired with the seller about the tank paintwork as he seemed to say it was original, which it obviously isn't.
Looks like a good, solid purchase - will look forward to seeing what you do with it.
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Re: KZ900a4 Restoration

#6 PostAuthor: ZedHead » Fri Apr 06, 2018 10:18 am

Z1parR wrote:
ZedHead wrote:Don't let GB see those toast racks :lol:




Or those Highway Pegs on the crashbar :wink:


What height were the "Ape hangers" you wanted Steve? :lol:

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Re: KZ900a4 Restoration

#7 PostAuthor: BigZCas » Sun Apr 08, 2018 7:52 pm

Had a chance today to take off a few bits and give it a good wash.
Everything seems to be there and original :),
So plan is -
New paint, Diamond Dark Green.
Re-Paint Frame and Swing Arm.
Re-Plate nuts and bolts etc.
Replace Spokes and Tyres (Rims both good original).
Chain guard.
Re-Chrome Mudguards, Indicator stems.
Fit decent Exhaust.
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Past 5 Years
1974 UK Z1a, Candy Tone Brown/Orange
1976 KZ900a4, Diamond Dark Green
1978 KZ1000a2, Luminous Green
1976 KZ1000a1, Red
1972 GT750J, Candy Lavender

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Re: KZ900a4 Restoration

#8 PostAuthor: BigZCas » Fri Apr 27, 2018 9:16 pm

So far no problems.
Most parts should clean up nicely :)
Still intend to paint frame, swingarm and battery box etc.
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Past 5 Years
1974 UK Z1a, Candy Tone Brown/Orange
1976 KZ900a4, Diamond Dark Green
1978 KZ1000a2, Luminous Green
1976 KZ1000a1, Red
1972 GT750J, Candy Lavender

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Re: KZ900a4 Restoration

#9 PostAuthor: PAULJAC47 » Sat Apr 28, 2018 9:33 am

Looks decent that!
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Re: KZ900a4 Restoration

#10 PostAuthor: Andrew_s » Sat Apr 28, 2018 12:43 pm

I like that - look forward to seeing it progress.
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Re: KZ900a4 Restoration

#11 PostAuthor: BigZCas » Thu Jun 21, 2018 9:19 pm

Finally got to start on the rebuild :)
Paint is also back :luv
Hopefully get to spend a bit of time on her over the next couple of weeks.
Engine to clean up :cry: :glare
Get ready for the questions :lol:
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Past 5 Years
1974 UK Z1a, Candy Tone Brown/Orange
1976 KZ900a4, Diamond Dark Green
1978 KZ1000a2, Luminous Green
1976 KZ1000a1, Red
1972 GT750J, Candy Lavender

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Re: KZ900a4 Restoration

#12 PostAuthor: Wrigers » Thu Jun 21, 2018 10:14 pm

Keep the photos coming, ,,, looking good.

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Re: KZ900a4 Restoration

#13 PostAuthor: BigZCas » Mon Aug 13, 2018 6:05 pm

Managed to spend a bit of time on the bike at the weekend. :D
Wheels are back on and the engine will go in tomorrow.
Photo 3 shows the bike with copex wrapped around the vulnerable frame paint.
I find that the copex that is already split down the length is easy and quick to apply and protects really well.
We move house in three weeks and the bike has to be complete by then :lol: :lol:
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Past 5 Years
1974 UK Z1a, Candy Tone Brown/Orange
1976 KZ900a4, Diamond Dark Green
1978 KZ1000a2, Luminous Green
1976 KZ1000a1, Red
1972 GT750J, Candy Lavender

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Re: KZ900a4 Restoration

#14 PostAuthor: Andrew_s » Tue Aug 14, 2018 9:50 am

The bike's looking great - who did the paint?
Current Bikes:
Phil Churchett's 1976 Z900 A4: PRE 2R https://www.flickr.com/photos/115740825@N05/albums/72157680116996884
1973 XL250 K0 Motosport: UKX 73L
2023 R1250 GSA
Previous Zeds: Z750B1 Twin, Z650B1, Z750E

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Re: KZ900a4 Restoration

#15 PostAuthor: BigZCas » Tue Aug 28, 2018 5:03 pm

My painting is done by a friend of a friend who takes it into work. :D
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Past 5 Years
1974 UK Z1a, Candy Tone Brown/Orange
1976 KZ900a4, Diamond Dark Green
1978 KZ1000a2, Luminous Green
1976 KZ1000a1, Red
1972 GT750J, Candy Lavender


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